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🧒 Daycare & Childcare Centers in Detroit, MI

CubHelp lists 1 daycare center in Detroit, MI, including Motor City Kids - Midtown Detroit. Its listed price is $1,000-$1,500/mo. It shows confirmed state license status and lists background checks for staff. The typical range for a daycare center is $800-2,200/mo, and searching is free for families.

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1 Daycare & Childcare Centers in Detroit

Looking for daycare in Detroit, Michigan? Browse licensed childcare centers and in-home daycares with listed pricing and license status.

Motor City Kids - Midtown Detroit

4201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 · (313) 832-5500
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$1,000-$1,500/mo
6wk-5yr

What should Detroit families check on cost and licensing?

The Detroit listing reports $1,000-$1,500/mo. The typical range CubHelp shows for a daycare center is $800-2,200/mo; confirm current rates and fees with each provider. Licensed daycare centers in Michigan must comply with Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential requirements including background checks, CPR/first aid certification, and minimum square footage per child.

Selected staff-to-child ratios for licensed child care centers in Michigan (see the source for every age band): 1:4 for "Infants and toddlers, birth until 30 months of age"; 1:12 for "Preschoolers, 4 years of age until school-age". Source: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), Child Care Licensing Bureau, Mich. Admin. Code R 400.8222, Table 1 (eff. 5/7/2025; old R 400.8182 rescinded)

Look up any center license and inspection history on the official Michigan Child Care Licensing Information page (the state source ChildCare.gov lists).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many daycare & childcare centers are in Detroit, MI?
CubHelp lists 1 daycare center in Detroit, MI: Motor City Kids - Midtown Detroit. It shows confirmed state license status and lists background checks for staff. Each provider page shows the address, phone number, price range and ages served, and families can contact providers directly at no cost. For more choices, compare daycare & childcare centers in other Michigan cities.
How much does a daycare center cost in Detroit?
Daycare costs in Detroit vary by age group and type of care, so compare the prices each provider lists for the age you need. On CubHelp, Motor City Kids - Midtown Detroit lists $1,000-$1,500/mo. Across CubHelp, the typical range for a daycare center is $800-2,200/mo. Prices change, so confirm current rates, fees and any discounts directly with the provider before you enroll.
Are daycare & childcare centers in Detroit licensed?
Licensed daycare centers in Michigan must comply with Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential requirements including background checks, CPR/first aid certification, and minimum square footage per child. The Detroit listing on CubHelp shows confirmed license status and lists background checks. Ask each provider for its license or certification details and verify them before you enroll. Every CubHelp listing shows its license, background-check and insurance status as separate trust checks.
How do I choose the best daycare center in Detroit?
Compare the Detroit listings by price, ages served, license status and background checks, then visit or call your top two or three choices before deciding. Visit at least 3 centers before deciding - observe how staff interact with children during drop-off and pickup. Ask about staff-to-child ratios for each age group and compare them with your state licensing rule. Request the most recent state inspection report. All licensed centers must have one available.
What ages do daycare & childcare centers in Detroit serve?
Most daycare & childcare centers listed on CubHelp serve families in the ages 0-5 range. In Detroit, listed providers report Motor City Kids - Midtown Detroit (6wk-5yr). Check the ages-served field on each listing and ask about current openings for your child's age group. You can also enter your child's age in CubHelp search to see every service category that fits.

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